Shoulder & Elbow Conditions

ACJ stands for acromioclavicular (AC) joint, which is where your collarbone (clavicle) joins your shoulder blade at the acromion. The AC joint allows you to...

What is shoulder or elbow arthritis/osteoarthritis? Arthritis is a general description for conditions that affect the joints and surrounding tissues. There are two common forms...

The biceps is the muscle at the front of your upper arm which you use to bend your elbow and twist your forearm. There are...

What is a clavicle fracture? A clavicle fracture, more commonly known as a broken collarbone, frequently occurs in children, adolescents and young adults. The clavicle...

What is frozen shoulder? A frozen shoulder – also known as adhesive capsulitis – produces stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint, which can be...

What is pectoralis major rupture? The pectoralis muscle is located at the front of your chest. It comprises: The pectoralis major – the larger of...

What are rotator cuff injuries/tears? The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint. Its role is to keep...

What are shoulder and elbow fractures? Elbow fractures: Elbow fractures can occur easily if there is a direct blow to the elbow or from a fall...

What is shoulder impingement? Shoulder impingement syndrome is a common condition that is most frequently found in active adults, particularly as they get older. It...

Shoulder instability and dislocation The shoulder has the greatest range of motion of any joint in the body. However, this leaves it particularly prone to...

Shoulder and elbow sports injuries and trauma Sporting injuries are common and generally occur as the result of accidents or collisions, failing to warm up...

What is tennis / golfer’s elbow Tennis / golfer’s elbow is a form of tendonitis caused by overusing the tendons in the forearm. The tendons...

What is ulnar nerve entrapment? The ulnar nerve travels from your shoulder to your little finger. It is located quite close to the skin’s surface...